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The 1997 Range Rover is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $111,000 for the DSE variant and topping out at $134,990 for the HSE variant.
There are 2 variants of the Range Rover available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1995.
The 1997 Range Rover was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Range Rover include 2.5L in-line 6-cylinder turbo (100kW/270Nm), 4.6L v8 (166kW/377Nm) and 4.6L v8 (156kW/358Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $111,000 - $134,990†
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Diesel, Premium Unleaded, or Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $111,000 - $134,990†
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Diesel, Premium Unleaded, or Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Available Variants
The Range Rover comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being DSE and the most expensive being HSE.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,713 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,889 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,817 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,850 mm |
| Load Capacity | 665 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1997 Range Rover
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Range Rover is the DSE variant that starts from $111,000.
See all Range Rover PricingThe most expensive Range Rover is the HSE variant that starts from $134,990.
See all Range Rover PricingThe best towing capacity of a Range Rover is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Range Rover towing capacityThe largest Range Rover is the DSE variant which measures 1889mm wide, 4713mm in length and sits 1817mm tall.
The most powerful Range Rover is the HSE variant which has 166kW of power and 377nm of torque.
The Range Rover is built in Great Britain and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Range Rover is the DSE variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2780 kg.
The Range Rover may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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